Ever heard the phrase that two people are like oil and water? Well, what about fire and water? These two elements are often seen as diametrically opposed, and in the newly released Vigilant: Burn & Bloom, it's your job to keep them in check to prevent an alien world from being consumed by fire.
Vigilant: Burn & Bloom is an endless survival game with a unique twist. You play as the Sentinel, an underground guardian spirit awakened by a mysterious meteorite on your alien world. Your mission is to maintain the ecosystem's balance while managing the fiery elemental beings that threaten to engulf the world in flames.
Interestingly, your role isn't to oppose these fire beings outright. Instead, you must manage them, keeping them in check and only destroying them when they become too powerful. As you progress, you'll return to your underground base, affectionately dubbed the "Batcave" by the developers, to upgrade and enhance your powers and abilities.
Fire me upThe battle between elements is a common theme in media, often portrayed as a clear-cut battle of good versus evil. However, nature is rarely so black and white. Vigilant: Burn & Bloom offers a more nuanced approach to this classic conflict.
While you'll be rotating your phone to blast fire elementals with water orbs and enjoy plenty of action, the game isn't just about mindless destruction. This thoughtful approach adds depth to Burn & Bloom, making it stand out in the genre.
Vigilant: Burn & Bloom is set for a worldwide iOS launch in December, with an Android release planned for the first quarter of 2025. Keep an eye out, and make sure to have your fire extinguisher ready!
If you're interested in exploring another roguelike, check out our review of the recently released Dungeon Clawer, where UFO Grabber meets a rabbit revenge tale.
